by admin | Apr 17, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Molly and I took a drive to Old Faithful yesterday evening, arriving just in time for a 6 pm eruption. Lots of locals in YNP today….finally a place to go for an evening drive, close to town. The Madison is runnning clear and looks very fishy, I would bet...
by admin | Mar 25, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Missouri River, Yellowstone National Park Winter
“There are four lines which twist and turn their way through this part of the country mirroring each other along the way. From this little spot in the world, one can see all four at the same time.” – E. Tips on Howard Creek Ranch An old...
by admin | Feb 18, 2011 | Yellowstone National Park Winter
Bison herds throughout Yellowstone National Park are having a tough time this winter. So it goes. Mother Nature has dealt them a hard hand and this winter is the worst since 1996-97. The layer of ice above the grass is making it extremely difficult for all...
by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
While still deep into the winter months, we are closer to fishing season than ever before. In 3 months the General Fishing Season in Montana will be open. 90 days….. 2,160 hours…….12,960 mintues…..7,776,000 seconds. I like 3 months. The...
by admin | Feb 9, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
This morning it is 52 BELOW ZERO……yes, I’m not bullshiting. This photo is from my front porch – Mercury doesn’t lie. Luckily, there is no wind. February is normally our warmer month, but so far this one has been damn cold. Not quite...
by admin | Feb 6, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Lots of long days around here so far this year and the next 5 weeks are lined up with more of the same. Thankfully, my days are spent within the confines of Yellowstone National Park. 2.2 Million acres of wildness. Bison are so close at times, I can see the...
